"I'll win!" Director Lee Jung-hyo's great performance... "I'm thinking about how to win Al Hilal."
"I'll win!" Director Lee Jung-hyo's great performance... "I'm thinking about how to win Al Hilal."
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Gwangju FC manager Lee Jung-hyo's imagination has become a reality.
Gwangju will play the quarterfinal match of the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) at 1:30 a.m. on Saturday (Korea time). The match is against Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al Hilal.
Al Hilal is as good as any player in Asia in terms of individual players' names and objective capabilities. There are players who have proven their skills at the highest level in all positions. Soccer fans may have heard of such names as goalie Yasin Bunu, defender Kalidou Koulibaly and João Cancelo, midfielder Huven Neves, Sergei Milinkovic and striker Aleksandar Mitrovic and Malcolm.
Some predict that Gwangju's beautiful challenge will come to an end right after the draw is completed. In fact, it is almost a miracle that we made it this far. For the first time, the K-League's provincial and provincial teams have advanced to the quarterfinals at an AFC Championship. It is like breaking down one wall. Coach Lee Jung-hyo and his team have made it long enough to receive applause.
In particular, the result of the match against Vissel Kobe in the last 16 impressed numerous fans. He was dragged away with a 0-2 loss in the first leg. The elimination was shadowed. However, Gwangju City, united with the spirit of "light work," returned the favor with a score of 3-0. Still, coach Lee Jung-hyo and his team have no satisfaction. They are not complacent and looking forward to the future.
A farewell ceremony for the Gwangju team to depart for Saudi Arabia was held at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 on Tuesday afternoon. Here, reporters met with the team led by coach Lee Jung-hyo and had various conversations.
I was impressed that the history they achieved was not just a miracle but a prepared success. At the center of it was head coach Lee Jung-hyo. The following is a Q&A session.
- Many fans visited Incheon International Airport to cheer for Gwangju.
I really appreciate it. It is a great help for our fans to come to the stadium and show their interest in us as we continue to move forward. I think that kind of energy is delivered to our players, including myself.
- After the match against FC Seoul, he heads to Saudi Arabia. I'm curious about Lee Jung-hyo's personal feelings.
I don't think I have any special feelings. Now the game against Seoul is over. The very next day, I started analyzing Al Hilal. I always feel like I'm coming back to reality after the game.
- He reiterated that he wants to instill dreams in players. "Lee Jung-hyo" is also curious about his personal dream. Have you ever anticipated such a future since you became a leader.
Yes, I always imagine. If I continue to grow, I want to go abroad someday and break my prejudice against the Korean leader. I think I'm breaking those prejudices little by little now. I heard that more and more people are dreaming of becoming a leader. It makes me think that I'm doing well.
- When he was an athlete, he faced Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad. How do you feel compared to then.
At that time, I think I had vague thoughts that I would win recklessly rather than analyzing it. Now, we have to teach our players, so we prepare for the game knowing it. I try to grasp the opponent a little more. I think it would be better (than when I was a player).
- Players say Gwangju's influence seems to have increased within the K-League. Do you realize anything.
I'm feeling it. I think we're analyzing our game and getting a lot of inspiration. When I play in person, I think I'm interested in dealing with Gwangju. I think I've improved tactically and strategically.
- After the FC Seoul match, he mentioned the players' overseas expansion. I wonder if there is any message delivered before leaving the country.
This is something we talk about at every meeting, even after the match against Seoul. I hope (the players) will grow at least one step every day. I always want to get better treatment through overseas expansion. To that end, the players need to work harder so that they can be treated well on their own. As they have repeatedly told us, the players must be fully aware of this. 온라인바카라
- The team should deal with West Asian teams starting from the quarterfinals. What is the biggest difference between Al Hilal and Al Hilal.
I think Gwangju is better at organizing. It is true that individual competence is needed in soccer. But since it is a group sport, we also think there is a possibility.
- Do you have any expectations for a meeting with Jeju's coach Al Hilal Jorge.
Now, he is only thinking about how to beat Al Hilal, rather than looking forward to it. At first, I thought about how to take a look at the coach. That stage has already passed. Now, he is only thinking about how to win each and every game to reach the final.
- What part do you plan to focus on after arriving in Saudi Arabia.
I have to find a way to win now. I think the players need to recover. If I teach the players how, I think they can prepare for that part for a short period of time. I don't think there will be any change in the big frame of the soccer game we always play. I think we can consider how to score goals according to the opponent and guide them.
+Coach Lee Jung-hyo left for the departure process with airport staff shortly after the interview. His last words were short and clear.